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AP Sports WriterSyracuse both wary and confident as season nearsBy JOHN KEKISSyracuse coach Dino Babers has had to cope with three missed practices as he tries to get the Orange ready for a football season during a pandemic.So far, so good.''They've handled it well. We froze practice until we...

Stats Perform FCS Senior Editor=FCS teams in mix for fall nonconference gamesBy CRAIG HALEY(Stats Perform) - A small number of FCS nonconference games, including some against FBS programs, are scheduled to be played in the fall season after all 13 conferences postponed their league competition due to concerns over...

AP College Football WriterNCAA eligibility ruling solves some problems, creates othersBy RALPH D. RUSSOFor the college athletes who are heading into a season of uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, the NCAA's decision to not charge them a year of eligibility - no matter how much they play - brings...

Tennessee center ready to use rare 6th year of eligibilityKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Brandon Kennedy had plenty of reasons to opt out of college football even as the Southeastern Conference prepares for its league-only season.He already has earned a master's degree in sports psychology and will graduate in December...

AP College Football WriterNCAA eligibility ruling solves some problems, creates othersBy RALPH D. RUSSOFor the college athletes who are heading into a season of uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, the NCAA's decision to not charge them a year of eligibility - no matter how much they play - brings...

Tennessee center ready to use rare 6th year of eligibilityKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Brandon Kennedy had plenty of reasons to opt out of college football even as the Southeastern Conference prepares for its league-only season.He already has earned a master's degree in sports psychology and will graduate in December...

TCU QB Max Duggan out after tests reveal health issueFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) TCU starting quarterback Max Duggan could miss at least the start of the season because of a previously undetected, life-long health issue that was revealed during preseason testing and has kept him out of practice.Coach...

Georgia St QB out for season, virus-related heart conditionATLANTA (AP) Georgia State freshman quarterback Mikele Colasurdo will not be able to play this season after being diagnosed with a heart condition related to COVID-19.Colasurdo announced the diagnosis Thursday on his Twitter account, depriving the Panthers of a top...

Associated PressRelocated rebel statue causes athlete concerns at Ole MissBy EMILY WAGSTER PETTUSJACKSON, Miss. (AP) The University of Mississippi has put up a barrier to partially obstruct a Confederate monument after football players said they didn't want to see the rebel soldier statue while they practice.The university moved...

South Carolina RB Lloyd out for year with knee injuryCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina has lost one of its most anticipated offensive newcomers for the season after tailback MarShawn Lloyd tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee at practice.Gamecocks coach Will Muschamp said it was a...

AP Sports WriterFlorida's Carter dedicates season to virus victims, fightersBy MARK LONGGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida defensive end Zach Carter plans to play and will dedicate the season to those affected by COVID-19.Carter missed the opening days of fall camp while he considered skipping the season because of the...

AP Sports WriterBobo offended by allegations of abuse, racial insensitivityBy PETE IACOBELLICOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) First-year South Carolina assistant Mike Bobo said he was offended by allegations that anyone on his former Colorado State staff or team say they were abused or treated with racial insensitivity.''I know who I...